In a shelter

Hi all im currently in a homeless shelter through DTA and a program here in MA called CTI. Ive been here for a year and a half waiting for some sort of housing to come through. The numbers for local housing and section 8 have not changed much and im due at the end of aug. just wondering if anyone knows of any housing programs here in MA that i may be able to apply for? Or maybe have been in this situation and can let me know how long it took them. I qualify for homebase but im having a hell of a time finding an apartment and im losing hope as well as mental strength. No negatives please as im down as it is! Thank you in advance.